Broad St. looking N. from Sansom St. on 3rd day of Centennial of our Constitution, showing Arch with coats of arms of states. [Constitutional Centennial Celebration, Philadelphia] [graphic].

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Broad St. looking N. from Sansom St. on 3rd day of Centennial of our Constitution, showing Arch with coats of arms of states.
[Constitutional Centennial Celebration, Philadelphia] [graphic].

Date

September 17, 1887

Physical Description

1 photograph: glass negative; 4 x 5 in.

Description

Glass negative showing Broad Street filled with people and carriages during the Centennial celebrations. Spanning the street
is a large archway decorated with coats of arms and surmounted by an eagle. Flags fly from the surrounding buildings and people
lean out windows to look down on the street. The Centennial Anniversary of the framing and creation of the Constitution was
held on September 16-18, 1887 in Philadelphia. Organized by representatives from the various states and territories, the festivities
included a military display, orations and concerts, and an industrial parade.

Notes

Time: 10

Light: Good sun.

Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris
Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris
Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan
White Morris, and David Marriott Morris.